In a significant milestone during the ongoing Test match against New Zealand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore, Virat Kohli reached 9000 Test runs, becoming the 4th Indian cricketer to achieve this feat. However, Kohli took 197 innings to reach the milestone, making him the 4th Indian to reach 9000 runs in Test cricket.
Kohli’s journey to 9000 runs is notable for both its challenges and achievements. Despite his reputation as one of the most prolific run-scorers of modern cricket, Kohli’s form in recent years has seen its share of ups and downs, contributing to the extended period he took to hit this mark. His achievement came after a series of gritty performances against top-ranked teams around the globe.
Virat Kohli joins this elite club with Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Sunil Gavaskar
The record for the fastest Indian to 9000 Test runs still belongs to legendary batsman Rahul Dravid, who achieved the milestone in just 176 innings. Dravid is followed by Sachin Tendulkar (179 innings), and Sunil Gavaskar (192 innings) who hold the second and third fastest position. Kohli, on the other hand, joins this elite club of Indian greats, proving his consistency and dedication to the longer format of the game.
Despite the mixed results in this particular Test match, Kohli’s achievement remains a bright spot in India’s performance against New Zealand. The match itself has seen the Indian team face tough competition from the Kiwis, with bowlers like Matt Henry and Will O’Rourke dominating the proceedings on Day 2.
As Kohli continues to add more runs to his impressive career tally, fans and analysts alike will be watching to see how quickly he can move past the next milestones in his Test career. For now, his name stands proudly among the greats of Indian cricket, solidifying his place in the history books with this latest achievement.
